The Washington critic., 1887-07-16

city, srd those beautiful lines OF Bryint
cone iDs,i0c'ivel, to the mind
The groves were Gods first temples. Ere
man learned
To hcw the shaft and lay the archtrave
Ana slfend the roof above them-crc he
framed
The lofty vault, TO gather and roll back
The sound Of anthems: In tho darklng wood
Amidst the cool AMI silence, he knelt do Sn d
And supplication."
Fitting II ls that IN one OF the most beaut-
ful OF these groves with which Takoma
Park abouuds pavilion for divine service
has been erected, 10 which, surrounded by
Natures God.
RAILROAD FACILITIES.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com.
paDy has established low rate OF fares to
Takona Park, with concessions to season
| passengers. This, with frequent aud rapid
trains (express trains run out In ten min
| utes), will do much to induce those seek.
ing for country homes to locate at Takoma
Park. Nor is Takoma Park desirable only
rs GUNNER residence. Those who passed
last winter there ana came daily to their
business In the city are enthusiastic In It's
| praises as a winter home.
Among the concessions made by the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad Company to build
ers and residents at Takoma Park are
| The transportation over Its road OF house
hold effects and building material at one
bali current freight rates, according to
| classification.
The transportation OF workmen employed
In making improvements at one half the
regular rates during the time employed.
Free care and transportation on passenger
trains Of marketing and other household
supplies, not too bulky In character, to
holders OF communication tickets.
A FINE DRIVE TO TAKoMA PARK.
Takoma Park Is located but short dis
| iance north OF Soldiers Home, and all the
fashionable and popular drives which lead
| to the latter are also available In reaching
| Takoma Park.
THE PROPOSED HOTEL.
A commanding site has been selected and
steps taken looking to the erection (iu sea
son for business next year. OF Il msgniicen,
hotel, which will undoubtedly be
largely patronlzed by regular SUN
mer boarders, and favorite re
sort for ladies and gentlemen who would
like to dine while taking their evening
drives. 1t is not improbable that foui
horse Tnlly-llo coach may be run out eact
afternoon, leaving one OF our city hotels with
| Its plcasure-seekiDg passengers, the objec
tive point being the Takoma Park Hotel, IL
season for recherche dinner.
| CONCLUSIONS.
| In view OF what has been said OF Takoma
Park there can be but one conclusion, viz.
II It is all that has been claimed for It, It 1!
most desirable place Of residence. There
can be found that which all are seeking.
"Some seek bread-no more-lifo's mere sab
| sistenCe,
And some seek wealth and ease the com
mon quest;
And some seek fame, that hovers in the dis
| tance,
But all are seeking rest"
| 1t is relief, after the days toll in th,
city, to return to the cool, quiet, health
| giving surroundings OF such spot al
Takoma Park, and none are more eloquen
In its praise than those who have enjoyed
its advantages. The future OF Takoma Park
will nfuestionably be bright. 1t possesse.
In an extraordinary degree the elements oi
success. There are to be found 10 profusoI
| Just what there is the greatest demand for
while Its advantages may be secured al
prices within the reach OF all. Truly, II he
who makes two blades Of grass to grow
where but one grew before Is public bene
factor, what shall be said in favor OF the
man who is making It possible for those Of
even ordinary means to secure residences In
such a lovely, healthful locality as Takoma
Park, combining as 1t does everything to bt
desired In the establishment OF comfort
able, quiet home within easy access Of the
| great city,